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Free ADHD Test (Kooij double-deficit)

A focused assessment to understand whether your cognitive difficulties are new, longstanding, or unmasked by hormonal change, and what to do next.

5 min17 questionsBased on Kooij double-deficit frameworkFree & private

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Is it ADHD, hormones, or both?

Get your personalized cognitive profile in 5 minutes. Discover whether your pattern is lifelong, hormonal, or a double deficit.

Your severity level on a clinical spectrum
Whether hormones, ADHD, or both are driving it
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Kooij et al. (2025) double-deficit framework and the Smari population-based cohort study

This adhd test uses 17 evidence-based questions informed by the Kooij double-deficit framework to evaluate the severity and impact of adhd-like symptoms on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. ADHD assessment requires a comprehensive clinical evaluation including neuropsychological testing. This quiz helps you understand your pattern and prepare for that conversation.

Understanding Your Score

Mild Cognitive Disruption(Score 1-3)

Your attention difficulties are present but manageable. This may be early perimenopause-driven fog, the first signs that your compensation strategies are straining, or a combination. Understanding the

Moderate Cognitive Disruption(Score 4-6)

Your attention and executive function are significantly affected. This is the stage where compensation strategies are failing and the gap between who you are and what you can produce becomes visible.

Significant Cognitive Disruption(Score 7-10)

What you are experiencing is genuinely disabling and it deserves proper clinical attention. At this level, the distinction between ADHD and hormonal cognitive decline is not academic. It determines yo

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this adhd test measure?

This adhd test uses 17 evidence-based questions informed by the Kooij double-deficit framework to assess the severity and impact of adhd-like symptoms on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this adhd test?

This screening tool is informed by the Kooij double-deficit framework, a clinically validated instrument (Kooij JJS et al. (2025). Research advances and future directions in female ADHD. Frontiers in Global Women's Health.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of adhd-like symptoms severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this adhd test take?

This assessment takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It contains 17 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about adhd-like symptoms at wellls.com/problems/adhd-like-symptoms, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing adhd-like symptoms.

Read the full adhd-like symptoms article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).